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Van Drooge Family History

Van Drooge Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Van Hoose, Van Rooy, Van Doorn, Van Dongen, Van Hook, Van Dyke

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Where is the Van Drooge family from?

You can see how Van Drooge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Drooge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Drooge families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Drooge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Drooge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Drooge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Van Drooge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Drooge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Van Drooge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Drooge. For the veterans among your Van Drooge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Drooge lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Van Drooge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Van Drooge in 1980 was 76, and 78 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Drooge ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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